The case was originally filed in the Trial Court, where Dashrathbhai Trikambhai Patel filed a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, for cheque dishonor. The Trial ... Court acquitted the respondent, citing partial repayment. The Gujarat High Court upheld the acquittal, leading Dashrathbhai Trikambhai Patel to appeal to the Supreme Court.